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Tummy Tuck with Lipo Scheduled for March 17, 2011

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37-year-old married mom of 4!! After having 3...

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WORTH IT$6,800

37-year-old married mom of 4!! After having 3 babies, an emergency appendectomy(lovely scar running from umbilicus to pubic area), and then another baby, the belly is just plain disgusting! I've been dreaming of having a TT done for years, but just never thought it would be a reality. Then one day I finally told myself that all I really had to do was DO IT! (Oh, and pay for it...lol)

So I am scheduled for next Thursday, March 17, at 1:30! Scared, nervous, excited ~ all those good emotions. This site has been instrumental in me keeping my sanity in the meantime. I love all the reviews and especially the ones that detail feelings and progress almost daily!! I hope to try to help others as I've been helped!

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March 14, 2011
You will besotted happy you did this!
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March 14, 2011
I sure hope so! Please remind me of that during the first week post op!
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March 14, 2011
I am not going in until April 12! I envy all of you who get to get it over with! Good Luck!
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March 14, 2011
I only had my consult on March 8, and scheduled the surgery for the 17th. There was no way I could handle waiting a couple months to do it. I am already obsessed the way it is!
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March 14, 2011
I'm currently looking for a doctor in my area. I'm so ready but nervous all the same. Thank you! and please keep us posted. God Speed!
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March 14, 2011
Thanks!! Good luck on your search!
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2 days pre

I've been eating very light today (2 days prior to...

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I've been eating very light today (2 days prior to surgery). I've read so many posts about constipation on here that I'm scared to death of it. I have the MOM ready and waiting! Have to pick up my scripts tonight and I am fearful of how much those are going to cost. That is definitely something that someone considering this surgery should think about. It never crossed my mind beforehand. I will update on the price later, but I think it's going to be a pretty hefty amount, and my deductible isn't met yet with my insurance.

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March 15, 2011
good luck, ill be checking on you!
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March 15, 2011
Thank you! The nerves are starting to kick in!!
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March 15, 2011
Couple More Days! I will praying for you to have a wonderful expierence and fast recovery. Keep us updated.
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March 15, 2011
I am not sure what scripts the PS has ordered for you, but mine were really pretty cheap, I thought. But my ins did cover part of them and I got generic. I hope it isn't as bad as you are bracing yourself for. Good luck...
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March 15, 2011
you know what i did? I emailed my MD and told her that i was having a tummy tuck and i was wondering if she could prescribe me the meds so i can have it covered under my health insurance and she did! she said yes just let me know what she prescribes you and i will fill it for you! it doesnt hurt to ask =)
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March 19, 2011
yea my ps give me 5 and my insurance covered all but one. it was th patch it was 20 bucks.. nt bad right
March 16, 2011

Thinking about you and know you will do well Thursday!  How exciting...

Keep us up to date on how you are doing.  You are going to love your new tummy:)
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Day of treatment

Hooray, I did it. No real pain yet, but just...

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Hooray, I did it. No real pain yet, but just hanging out in the recliner. Some stinging on the outermost edges of the incision. Doc and all nurses were great. Definitely a good experience so far. Scared about the pain tomorrow and. Saturday, but one day at a time, right? PS said he took off the equivalent of 8 sticks of butter! Haha! Bye bye butter belly!!

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